Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Hiram Pearsons
- Type: Schooner
- Year Built: 1838
- Builder:
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Registered Tonnage:
- Location: Between the two Calumets, near the Calumet River mouth, southern Lake Michigan
- Official Number: Not listed
- Original Owners: Not specified
- Number of Masts: Two or more
Wreck Location Map
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner designed for transporting lumber across the Great Lakes.
Description
The Hiram Pearsons was a wooden schooner constructed in 1838, primarily utilized for the transportation of lumber. Specific details regarding her dimensions and tonnage are not readily available.
History
Throughout her service, the Hiram Pearsons operated on the Great Lakes, facilitating the movement of lumber, a critical commodity during the 19th century. Her operations would have been integral to the construction and development efforts in the burgeoning cities around the lakes.
Significant Incidents
• On October 6, 1849, the Hiram Pearsons encountered a severe storm while navigating near the Calumet River mouth in southern Lake Michigan, which drove her ashore.
Final Disposition
On October 6, 1849, while navigating near the Calumet River mouth in southern Lake Michigan, the Hiram Pearsons encountered a severe storm. The tempest drove her ashore, and she came to rest “between the two Calumets.” The vessel broke up quickly due to the storm’s intensity. A vessel agent was dispatched to the scene, but the schooner was declared a total loss.
Current Condition & Accessibility
As of current records, the wreck of the Hiram Pearsons has not been located.
Resources & Links
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The loss of the Hiram Pearsons underscores the challenges faced by maritime operations on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly the dangers posed by sudden and severe storms. Her service contributed to the economic growth of the region, and her demise serves as a testament to the perils of lake navigation during that era.
Legacy Notes & Full Historical Record
This section preserves the original unedited Shotline content for this wreck so that no historical detail is lost as we transition to the new logbook format.
Shotline Diving Wreck Profile
- Name: Hiram Pearsons
- Former Names: Also recorded as H. Pearsons
- Official Number: Not listed
- Date Built & Launched: 1838
- Dimensions: Not specified
- Date Lost: October 6, 1849
- Location: Between the two Calumets, near the Calumet River mouth, southern Lake Michigan
- Cause of Loss: Driven ashore during a storm
- Cargo: Lumber
- Casualties: None reported
- Owner at Time of Loss: Not specified(en.wikipedia.org, upload.wikimedia.org, onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu)
Vessel Type
Wooden-hulled schooner designed for transporting lumber across the Great Lakes.
Description
The Hiram Pearsons was a wooden schooner constructed in 1838, primarily utilized for the transportation of lumber. Specific details regarding her dimensions and tonnage are not readily available.
History
Throughout her service, the Hiram Pearsons operated on the Great Lakes, facilitating the movement of lumber, a critical commodity during the 19th century. Her operations would have been integral to the construction and development efforts in the burgeoning cities around the lakes.
Final Disposition
On October 6, 1849, while navigating near the Calumet River mouth in southern Lake Michigan, the Hiram Pearsons encountered a severe storm. The tempest drove her ashore, and she came to rest “between the two Calumets.” The vessel broke up quickly due to the storm’s intensity. A vessel agent was dispatched to the scene, but the schooner was declared a total loss.
Located By & Date Found
As of current records, the wreck of the Hiram Pearsons has not been located.
Notmars & Advisories
There are no current Notices to Mariners or advisories regarding obstructions related to the Hiram Pearsons wreck site.
Resources & Links
Conclusion
The loss of the Hiram Pearsons underscores the challenges faced by maritime operations on the Great Lakes during the 19th century, particularly the dangers posed by sudden and severe storms. Her service contributed to the economic growth of the region, and her demise serves as a testament to the perils of lake navigation during that era.
Suggested Keywords, Categories, and Glossary Terms
- Keywords: Hiram Pearsons schooner, 1849 Lake Michigan storm, Calumet River shipwreck, Great Lakes maritime history
- Categories: Shipwrecks of Lake Michigan, Maritime History of Illinois, 19th Century Shipwrecks
- Glossary Terms:
- Schooner: A sailing vessel with two or more masts, typically with the foremast shorter than the mainmast.
- Driven Ashore: When a vessel is forced onto the shore due to adverse weather conditions or navigational errors.
- Total Loss: A term used when a vessel is so severely damaged that it is deemed beyond repair.